Growth and Facilities
If you were unable to attend one the three Growth and Facilities Options meetings held recently, please click on the following link to view the presentation.
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PEAK! | | If your business or organization is interested in becoming a PEAK! Partner, or if you would like information about our PEAK! Program, please contact Gracie Valle-Chimal at gvalle@psd1.org or by phone at 543-6743. |
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Last Day of School
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PHS Dance Team
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Summer Graduation
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Summer Training for Teachers
 | | Angelou Elementary Two-Way Dual Language kindergarten teacher Bernie Hanan instructs beginners at Spanish Camp on June 20. |
While school was officially out June 11, Pasco's hard working educators keep busy throughout the summer with professional development opportunities to increase their knowledge for more effective instruction.
Here are some of the trainings, workshops and programs your child's teacher or administrator may likely be involved in before welcoming students back August 28.
- GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) Camp: June 12-15
- Spanish Camp: June 18-21
- Unpacking Common Core State Standards: August 6-10
- New Teacher Training: August 17 & 20
- Bilingual Mini-Conference: August 22
In August there are also several specialized trainings for different groups of teachers including special education, all day kindergarten, bilingual and two way dual language. The administrative staff will be busy attending Leadership Academy, conferences on Model Schools and Literacy Squared, and training for the new Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program. |
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Summer Meal Program
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Children enjoy lunch at Memorial Park on July 13. |
Pasco School District is once again offering a federally-funded summer feeding program for Pasco children at various locations from June 14 through Aug. 17. Breakfast and lunch are available for children ages one to 18 at no charge, Monday through Friday. Click here for a list of specified locations and times.
If you have additional questions about the summer feeding program or schedule, contact Nutrition Services Supervisor Mary Nowak at 546-2836.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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Dream Big: Read This Summer!
"Dream Big" this summer by joining Mid-Columbia Libraries' annual Summer Reading Program which continues through Aug. 24. The program's national theme is nighttime, and the library will host a series of free events befitting the theme. Readers who log 15 hours of reading by Aug. 24 will be entered to win prizes including Leap Frog Junior kits (2), Nook Color eReaders (2), Kindle Fire eReaders (2), iPad3 tablets (2), or a computerized telescope.
Access lots of great books this summer at your local library, or look for the library on wheels-the Bookmobile-as it makes a stop in your neighborhood. To sign up for the Mid-Columbia Libraries' Summer Reading Program, visit www.midcolumbialibraries.org. |
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Scotland Send Off
CHS Drama Thanks Community
 Director of Theatre Arts Todd Westendorf and the Chiawana High Stage Company would like to extend a huge 'Thank You' to the community for helping them raise funds to perform at the 2012 American High School Theatre Festival at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland this summer.
Before departing on Aug. 2, the group will perform its Fringe show, Chicken Bones for the Teenage Soup, in the CHS Black Box Theatre on July 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. The show is free and seating is limited to a first come, first seat basis.
The CHS Stage Company performed three shows this year from which most of the net profits went towards funding the Fringe trip. "We have had a huge amount of support from the entire school district and we appreciate all of it," says Westendorf.
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Farewell to Student Board Reps
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Student Representatives Rino Chavez, left, and Sergey Gorbatyuk received sweatshirts of their respective colleges as graduation parting fgifts from board members. |
The Pasco School District Board of Directors bid farewell to 2011-2012 Student Board Representatives Sergey Gorbatyuk and Trinidad "Trino" Chavez during a special celebration at the June 12 board meeting.
"I am so impressed with the growth I have seen this year," says Board President Sherry Lancon. "I wish them both the best and know they will do well in whatever they choose to pursue."
An AP student and soccer player, Chavez graduated from Chiawana High this year and plans to attend WSU in Pullman. Gorbatyuk, a Pasco High grad, will attend Whitworth University in Spokane. Gorbatyuk also particpated in the Running Start program and graduated with his AA from Columia Basin College.
Throughout the year, Chavez and Gorbatyuk represented their schools with pride both in and outside the boardroom walls. They traveled to the legislative session in Olympia, met with Governor Christine Gregoire, attended the annual Washington State School Directors' Association conference, and acted as school and District ambassadors to the community.
"We are so proud of these young men and know they will represent their families, the District and our community well in all of their future endeavors. We will miss them," says Superintendent Saundra Hill. |
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McLoughlin FCCLA
Students Earn Medals at Nationals
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FCCLA Advisory Maria Bice and McLoughlin students
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Seven Pasco School District students from McLoughlin Middle School earned one gold and two silver medals at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), National Leadership Conference held in Orlando, Florida July 8-12.
The students were among more than 6,600 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests at the five-day convention where participants examined and discussed several critical issues, including family, school and community violence prevention, physical and financial fitness, community service projects and participated in career exploration.
McLoughlin's Life Event Planning team, Adrianna McKinney and Rachel McEnderfer, who planned and organized the Hope Run for Cancer earned a gold medal for their portfolio outlining the project. The girls, who are both entering 9th grade in the fall, plan to make the run an annual event.
Tayler Miller and Jessica Phongodoum, who will both be 8th graders in the fall, won a silver medal for their Chapter Service Manual outlining their awareness campaign for the Ronald McDonald house in Spokane, including organizing a pop tab collection.
The 6th grade team earned a silver award in the National Programs in Action category for their STOP the Violence-Gun Safety project presented to Ruth Livingston Elementary students. Team members are Kennedy Meredith, Kaitllyn Roy, and Kali Saueressig, who will all be 7th graders this fall.
"The students had an amazing time in Orlando and are returning with lots of fun ideas for our chapter next year," says FCCLA Advisor Maria Bice. "Students are looking forward to planning projects for our three outreach partners in the fall, Share our Strength, March of Dimes and Soles4Souls."
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